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Had a very similar problem on my old mk1, the starter solenoid had stuck and caused the starter motor to run continually. Couldn't stop it running with the ignition or killswitch and it eventually flattened the battery and burnt out the starter motor. Also had to push the bike home.
Quote:A defective starter relay, connecting starter permanently to battery? Effectively checked with removing one of the thick wires on the relay...
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Quote:Had a very similar problem on my old mk1, the starter solenoid had stuck and caused the starter motor to run continually. Couldn't stop it running with the ignition or killswitch and it eventually flattened the battery and burnt out the starter motor. Also had to push the bike home.
That sounds exactly the same issue - Hopefully I haven't knackered the Starter motorÂ
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Even though it was slightly Down hill I was still Sweating like a pig by the time I got home ( Sure the Bikes getting heavier as I get older )
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Right thats 2 for Starter Solenoid fault - new one orderedÂ
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Need to recharge Battery - Not removing it though  Â
When looking for emulsifiers for madmopedracer I found an R6 horn attached to the brake line loom that I didn't use...and I was so happy to get a chinese shit one for £4...ð
Did my first ever oil change all went well besides went out this morning notice bit oil keak so don't think I tightened the bolt to right spec or put wrong bolt in wrong order.i did check the oil nut at side of engine though so least it's working and oil is moving
Stripped off the rear wheel. Axle was seized (despite using anti corrosion grease, but that was years ago and we get a lot of salt here !) . Rear disc bolts came out with lots of heat and patience. All bearings looking good but a couple of dust seals have cracks. New wavy rear disc and bolts coming.
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The swingarm has a bit of play on it so that is coming out for inspection next.
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Happy with the existing rear shock which was rebuilt a couple of years ago, but curious to try something else which performs better than standard